2 Movies Starring William Mervyn

The Railway Children

The Railway Children

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1970-12-26

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

109 min

Rated:

G

IMDB Ratings:

7.4 (2638 Reviews)

Director:

Lionel Jeffries

Genres:

FamilyDrama

Cast:

Writer:

E. Nesbit (celebrated novel)

Lionel Jeffries (screenplay)

Fullplot:

The film opens in a happy, comfortable upper middle-class home in Edwardian London. One night in 1905, the three children see their father usher two strangers into his study. After an argument he leaves with them and does not return. They and their mother fall on hard times and eventually move to a cottage in the country. Yet they keep their spirits up and find ways to help others. Fascinated by the nearby railway, they wave to the passengers faithfully every day, and their vigilance and courage prevent an accident. Their kindness makes friends of some important people who can help solve the mystery of their missing father.

The Ruling Class

The Ruling Class

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1972-05-25

Languages:

English, French, Italian, German

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

154 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (4488 Reviews)

Director:

Peter Medak

Cast:

Writer:

Peter Barnes (screenplay)

Peter Barnes (play)

Fullplot:

A member of the House of Lords dies in a shockingly silly way, leaving his estate to his son. Unfortunately, his son is insane: he thinks he is Jesus Christ. The other somewhat-more respectable members of their family plot to steal the estate from him. Murder and mayhem ensues.

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